Prab: CSV import

2025-02-18T03:48:37Z

CSV import

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:48, 18 February 2025
Line 36:		Line 36:
	[[Category:Christian prayer]]		[[Category:Christian prayer]]
	{{Christianity-stub}}		{{Christianity-stub}}
			<gallery>
			File:50-aspetti_di_vita_quotidiana,_veglia,Taccuino_Sanitatis,_Ca.jpg\|Vigil
			File:Pettie,_The_Vigil.jpg\|The Vigil by Pettie
			File:Vigilcandle3.jpg\|Vigil
			</gallery>

Prab: CSV import

2024-03-02T15:15:04Z

CSV import

New page

'''Vigil''' is a term that refers to a period of purposeful sleeplessness, an occasion for devotional watching, or an observance. The Italian word ''vigilia'' has become generalized in this sense and means "eve" (as in on the eve of the war).

== Origins ==

The word ''vigil'' comes from the Latin word ''vigilia'' meaning wakefulness. It became a term for the evening before a religious festival (a ''[[liturgical day]]'' starts at sunset) in the early [[Middle Ages]].

== Christian Vigils ==

In [[Christianity]], a vigil is the ritual observance of watchfulness or wakefulness. Christian vigils may be held on the eve of a major [[liturgical feast]], during [[Holy Week]], and at the time of a person's death.

=== Liturgical Vigils ===

In the [[Roman Catholic Church]], [[Anglican Communion]], and some [[Lutheran]] churches, a vigil is a service held on the eve of the celebration of a major feast day. The vigil service includes readings from [[Scripture]], prayers, and possibly a [[Eucharist]].

=== Easter Vigil ===

The [[Easter Vigil]], also called the Paschal Vigil or the Great Vigil of Easter, is a service held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the [[Resurrection of Jesus]]. It is held in the hours of darkness between sunset on [[Holy Saturday]] and sunrise on [[Easter Sunday]].

=== Vigil for the Deceased ===

A vigil for the deceased, also known as a wake, is a vigil held shortly before the body is buried or cremated. It is an opportunity for family and friends to gather in prayer for the deceased.

== Secular Vigils ==

In a secular context, a vigil may refer to any period of watchful attention or observation, often held at night, to mark an event or to protest.

== See Also ==

* [[Watchnight service]]
* [[Night prayer]]
* [[Vespers]]

[[Category:Christian liturgical texts]]
[[Category:Christian terminology]]
[[Category:Christian worship and liturgy]]
[[Category:Christian prayer]]
{{Christianity-stub}}

Vigil - Revision history

Prab: CSV import

Prab: CSV import